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Browse our law brief articles and blogs, aimed at addressing the practical implications of the latest legal developments affecting you and your organisation.

Articles & Blogs Employment

Court of Appeal clarifies consultation requirements in small scale redundancies

Friday, 15 November 2024

In a recent case, the Court of Appeal has confirmed that non-unionised employers are not required to conduct workforce-wide consultation in redundancy scenarios involving fewer than 20 employees.

Court of Appeal clarifies consultation requirements in small scale redundancies
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Clarifying pay entitlements during employee suspension: tribunal highlights key requirements for withholding wages

Friday, 15 November 2024

A recent Employment Tribunal decision emphasises the need for explicit contractual terms when withholding pay during periods of employee suspension or when restrictions are imposed by third-parties.

Clarifying pay entitlements during employee suspension: tribunal highlights key requirements for withholding wages
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Protected conversations: key takeaways for employers

Friday, 15 November 2024

A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) decision provides guidance for employers on when pre-termination negotiations are inadmissible in unfair dismissal claims, even when the offer of termination is unexpected or subject to a short response time.

Protected conversations: key takeaways for employers
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Articles & Blogs Charities

Autumn Budget 2024 - significant increase in charities' staffing costs

Thursday, 14 November 2024

The new Government's first budget, announced on 30 October 2024, includes measures increasing employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) and the National Living Wage, adding to the financial pressures on charities.

Autumn Budget 2024 - significant increase in charities' staffing costs
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Articles & Blogs Procurement Public Sector

Procurement Act - Key Facts and Figures

Thursday, 14 November 2024

The procurement regime is changing on 24 February 2025. Here are some key facts and figures you need to know about the Procurement Act 2023.

Procurement Act - Key Facts and Figures
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Articles & Blogs Charities

Understanding charity fraud: protecting donations and charitable organisations

Wednesday, 13 November 2024

Fraud takes many forms and is a widespread threat. For charitable organisations, preventing internal fraud, neutralising external fraud threats and ensuring donor trust is critical.

Understanding charity fraud: protecting donations and charitable organisations
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Articles & Blogs Charities

How charities can claim their costs in personal injury claims

Wednesday, 13 November 2024

The legal framework, the process, and best practice for claiming costs.

How charities can claim their costs in personal injury claims
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Articles & Blogs Charities

I think my charity is in financial distress - what do I need to know?

Wednesday, 13 November 2024

What do you need to know if your charity faced financial distress? Understanding trustee responsibilities and key practical steps.

I think my charity is in financial distress - what do I need to know?
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Articles & Blogs Charities Employment

Ofsted commence inspections of supported accommodation providers

Wednesday, 13 November 2024

In September 2024 Ofsted commenced inspections of supported accommodation provided for 16 and 17 year old care leavers and looked after children.

Ofsted commence inspections of supported accommodation providers
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Articles & Blogs Charities

Charities and cause-related marketing - commercial participators

Wednesday, 13 November 2024

Ensuring your cause-related marketing arrangements are transparent and comply with the law and good practice.

Charities and cause-related marketing - commercial participators
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Articles & Blogs Private Client

Key changes in UK’s non-domicile regime overhaul

Tuesday, 12 November 2024

A new tax landscape: introducing the FIG regime, revised inheritance tax rules, and updates for offshore trusts.

Key changes in UK’s non-domicile regime overhaul
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Articles & Blogs Private Client

Navigating the 2026 changes to agricultural and business property relief

Tuesday, 12 November 2024

How new IHT relief caps will impact succession planning for farmers and family-owned businesses

Navigating the 2026 changes to agricultural and business property relief
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Articles & Blogs Private Client

Changes to inheritance tax on pensions: what to expect from April 2027

Tuesday, 12 November 2024

New rules bring defined contribution pensions into the IHT net - implications for estates and tax planning

Changes to inheritance tax on pensions: what to expect from April 2027
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Articles & Blogs Employment

April 2025 minimum wage increases confirmed

Friday, 08 November 2024

New National Living Wage (NLW) and National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates will come into force from April 2025

April 2025 minimum wage increases confirmed
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Government considering introduction of an office of the whistleblower

Friday, 08 November 2024

The Government has confirmed it is exploring the establishment of a new body to ensure whistleblowers are properly protected, and their complaints effectively addressed.

Government considering introduction of an office of the whistleblower
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